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Posted by: boxsterfan Jan 9 2004, 06:52 PM

I seem to remember a thread where Mr. Brad Roberts posted pics of an early, early /6 that had the seam between the front fender and the cowl that was all one piece (or welded together).

Can't seem to find the thread or pics. However, has anyone done this on a reconstruction/re-do of their 914?

Seems like it would be a good idea if building a non-concourse car....

Posted by: Britain Smith Jan 9 2004, 07:06 PM

Is the picture that you are looking for on this page?

http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/Blue914-6/index.htm

Posted by: boxsterfan Jan 9 2004, 07:20 PM

No, that is not the one. I think the car was orange

Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 9 2004, 07:35 PM

Thats the #4 914/6 car you is talking about.

Geoff

Posted by: boxsterfan Jan 9 2004, 08:19 PM

Yeah that is it. The #4 914/6. Can't seem to find the pic/thread where he is showing the seam welded at the cowl/fender area.

Search tips anyone?

Posted by: vortrex Jan 9 2004, 08:30 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=2544

Posted by: mskala Jan 10 2004, 07:12 AM

This 914-8 pic has a good view of that, too.



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Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 10 2004, 10:47 AM

Hey, someone make a front hood with a filler door in it like that! WAAY COOL!

Geoff

Posted by: McMark Jan 10 2004, 01:47 PM

I like the fuel filler in the hood because it gives you more finish paint to hit with the filler nozzle. No sense having a nice hood if your fender is dinged up... ding u p the hood too.

Posted by: redshift Jan 10 2004, 01:54 PM

Burgers make you smart, the internet makes you stupid.

Nice burger there, Mark.


M

Posted by: boxsterfan Jan 10 2004, 04:06 PM

I was wondering if anyone welded the other seam also (see pic that I drew arrows on).

Posted by: John Jentz Jan 10 2004, 08:19 PM

Most likely, those seams are leaded not welded.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 11 2004, 02:47 AM

only the early prototypes, like brad's #4 had that and there is a reason why the factory didn't do that for the actual production models.


this is a stress/flex area. it'll crack ...
Andy

Posted by: 72914S Jan 11 2004, 08:57 AM

Mine are leaded in . no cracks yet been 3 years.

Posted by: thesey914 Jan 11 2004, 02:42 PM

Do you have a larger pic of the crack in your avatar?

Posted by: 72914S Jan 12 2004, 07:46 PM

I do!


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